With the NFL franchise tag window closing soon, teams are making moves to ensure their top players remain in-house at least for 2017. Using the franchise tag also gives the team more time to work out a new deal.
Some big name players have received the franchise tag designation so far.
DE/LB Chandler Jones, Arizona Cardinals -- $16.9 million projected cap figure
DT Kawann Short, Carolina Panthers — $13.5 million projected cap figure
RB Le’Veon Bell, Pittsburgh Steelers — $12.4 million projected cap figure
DE Jason Pierre-Paul, New York Giants — $16.9 million projected cap figure
LB Melvin Ingram, Los Angeles Chargers — $14.75 million projected cap figure
*S Eric Berry won’t receive franchise tag as he signs 6-year, $78 million deal with Chiefs
QB Kirk Cousins, Washington — $24 million projected cap figure
CB Trumaine Johnson, Los Angeles Rams — $16 million projected cap figure
The franchise tag deadline has passed. Notable players who did not receiver the franchise tag include Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor, Chiefs defensive tackle Dontari Poe, Texans cornerback AJ Bouye, and Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower.
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